Hammelech
the king's, the father of Jerahmeel, mentioned in Jer. 36:26.
Some take this word as a common noun, "the king", and understand
that Jerahmeel was Jehoiakim's son. Probably, however, it is to
be taken as a proper name.
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'Hammelech' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.